-- [ From: Patricia L. Israelson * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] -- To Greg Roth; I personally checked into shipping ferrets by air a few weeks ago. I had a family in Louisiana that was looking for a male and couldn't find one. Federal Express and UPS do NOT ship live freight. I did have success with the larger airlines like American and Delta. They have special rates for shipping live freight and the prices vary. My best advice is to check with the airlines and find out who has a direct flight to your destination. If your ferrets are used to being caged together, you can ship them in a pet taxi together. Just make sure that you get a pet taxi carrier large enough to carry them in that is also airline approved. I secure a small rectangular plastic container ( such as Rubbermaid makes for storing food in ) with kitty litter in it so they have a potty pan to use. I also put in their favorite towel or blanket for sleeping. You may have to provide them with food, water and feeding instructions if their flight is over a certain length of time. You will also need health certificates from your vet, and their required shots must be current. I have traveled several times by air with a ferret, but since I had only one with me ( Murphy, my PR ferret ) , I was able to carry him on board the plane with me and keep him under the seat in a small airline pet taxi. There was a $50 charge for him to go on board with me. Ferrets are great travelers. They don't howl like cats; they just curl up and go to sleep for the duration of the trip. I hope this information helps you. Oh, one more thing, you need to be aware of the weather temperature. If it's real hot (over 90 degrees) be careful! You don't want them suffering from heat stroke. Patty Israelson and the Beggars & Thieves Ferrets [Posted in FML issue 1139]